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Analyte consumables

QE FACILITIES LTD

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14 Nov 2025 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by QE Facilities Ltd, a central government public authority located at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead, United Kingdom, pertains to the purchase of analyte consumables. Classified under the goods category, this specific contract involves haematological consumables. The procurement method used was a direct, below-threshold competition, and the procurement stage is complete, with the awarding and contract date set on 11th November 2025. The contractual period spans from 13th November 2025 to 12th November 2026, amounting to a gross value of £15,738.93. Histocyte Laboratories Ltd, located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, has been selected as the supplier for this tender.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the supply of haematological consumables. As the procurement process was conducted without competition, this presents a rare chance for suppliers who can offer high-quality goods to establish business relationships with government health facilities. Businesses that can navigate direct procurement processes and efficiently deliver specialised medical consumables stand to benefit greatly from this contract, setting a precedent for future collaborations with public sector buyers.

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Notice Title

Analyte consumables

Notice Description

Analyte Control Consumables x 17

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e108
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073802-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141500 - Haematological consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,115 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 12 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QE FACILITIES LTD
Contact Name
Rachel Coleman
Contact Email
rachel.coleman9@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE9 6SX
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
High Fell
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HISTOCYTE LABORATORIES

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